Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Spring Valley4.7 (941 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
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$8.88 $0.29 per serving
Walmart$8.88

About this product

Activated charcoal provides 520 mg per serving and identifies coconut as the source. The focused formula makes the active amount and material origin easy to assess.

The amount is practical for occasional adsorption, but no surface-area or adsorption specification is supplied. Charcoal does not distinguish between unwanted compounds and oral medicines or nutrients.

A 30-serving bottle offers a reasonable short supply at good value. It fits occasional use better than daily digestive routines because repeated use can interfere with absorption and bowel regularity.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking coconut-sourced charcoal
  • Occasional users wanting a practical capsule amount
Best for
  • Short-supply occasional use
  • Clearly sourced activated charcoal

Pros

  • 520 mg serving
  • Coconut source is identified
  • Focused one-active formula
  • Good value

Cons

  • Only 30 servings
  • No adsorption specification
  • Not useful as daily digestive support
  • Timing guidance is absent

Warnings

  • Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines, including oral contraceptives; separate use and confirm timing with a pharmacist.
  • Charcoal may cause constipation and black stools.
  • Do not use this supplement to manage suspected poisoning or overdose.

Product analysis

82 out of 100
A well-labeled 520 mg coconut-charcoal capsule with good value, best reserved for occasional use away from oral medicines.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient quality91

Coconut sourcing and activation provide strong material-quality signals. The disclosed amount fits a useful situational range.

Ingredient transparency78

The charcoal amount is clearly disclosed. The source and activation are clear, but medication-spacing directions and non-active ingredients are absent.

Customer satisfaction71

The supplied average rating is exceptionally strong and the supplied review volume is substantial. No qualitative experience themes were supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be verified.

Value for money86

Clear coconut sourcing and an appropriate amount support strong quality value. The moderate serving cost remains reasonably competitive.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.29
Customer rating
4.7 · 941 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality

Activated charcoal can bind substances in the gastrointestinal tract and has a specific role in medically managed poisoning. Evidence for routine gas, bloating, or cleansing use is limited, so it is not broad digestive support.

The coconut source and exact amount are clear, but situational timing instructions are absent. Activated charcoal can reduce absorption of oral medicines and supplements, so it must be separated from them and should not replace medical care for poisoning.

How this product is rated for Digestive Health

Goal Alignment & Evidence Quality51

Activated charcoal has a direct local adsorption mechanism in the gut. Its established use is narrow and does not extend reliably to routine digestive wellness.

Effective Goal Contribution71

The coconut charcoal amount is clearly disclosed and practical for a capsule product. Missing activation specifications and use timing limit assessment.

Pathway Coverage34

The product covers only adsorption within the gut lumen. It does not support motility, enzymes, fiber, the microbiome, or the mucosal barrier.

Formulation Coherence90

The single-ingredient design is focused and free of padding. Its purpose is coherent only for short-term situational use rather than daily digestive health.
Study evidence
Activated Charcoal Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Activated Charcoal (Coconut)
 520 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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83 Performance

Coconut Activated Charcoal 260 mg

Country Life
A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 520 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. The provided quality and goal assessments are stronger than the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
82 Performance

Charcoal Activated

KAL
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 560 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. The provided quality and goal assessments are stronger than the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
79 Performance

Activated Charcoal 520 mg

Nutricost
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 520 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. The provided collection and goal assessments are well aligned, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
84 Budget

Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder 500 mg

Solaray
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Its lower serving cost improves value compared with the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
84 Budget

Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder 500 mg

Country Life
A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 500 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. Its lower serving cost improves value compared with the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
80 Budget

Activated Charcoal 500 mg

Natural Factors
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Its lower serving cost improves value compared with the original, although activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
76 Value

Activated Charcoal Powder Unflavored

Nutricost
Coconut-derived activated charcoal at 1500 mg provides a clearly identified source in a focused formula. Strong provided quality and goal assessments combine with favorable serving economics, improving the balance of formulation and value; activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
80 Value

Activated Charcoal

NOW
A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 560 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. Strong provided quality and goal assessments combine with favorable serving economics, improving the balance of formulation and value; activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
78 Value

Charcoal Activated 560 mg

Nature's Way
A clearly stated activated-charcoal dose at 560 mg keeps the formula aligned with short-term digestive or binding use. Strong provided quality and goal assessments combine with favorable serving economics, improving the balance of formulation and value; activated charcoal can bind medicines and nutrients, so it should be separated from them and used cautiously.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Protection of the Human Gut Microbiome From Antibiotics.
    de Gunzburg J; Ghozlane A; Ducher A; Le Chatelier E; Duval X; Ruppé E; Armand-Lefevre L; Sablier-Gallis F; Burdet C; Alavoine L; Chachaty E; Augustin V; Varastet M; Levenez F; Kennedy S; Pons N; Mentré F; Andremont A · The Journal of infectious diseases · 2019
    Randomized trial28 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  2. Activated charcoal to prevent irinotecan-induced diarrhea in children.
    Sergio GC; Félix GM; Luis JV · Pediatric blood & cancer · 2008
    Non-randomized trial22 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  3. [Controlled clinical testing of an antidiarrheal].
    Dorn M · MMW Fortschritte der Medizin · 2006
    Randomized trial100 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  4. Phase II study of activated charcoal to prevent irinotecan-induced diarrhea.
    Michael M; Brittain M; Nagai J; Feld R; Hedley D; Oza A; Siu L; Moore MJ · Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · 2004
    Single-arm trial28 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal
  5. Efficacy of activated charcoal in reducing intestinal gas: a double-blind clinical trial.
    Jain NK; Patel VP; Pitchumoni CS · The American journal of gastroenterology · 1986
    Non-randomized trial99 participantsDigestive Health forActivated Charcoal